Residents

As a resident, you will participate in research during your time at Geisinger. Our musculoskeletal research team and statisticians will serve as a wonderful complement to our faculty and research mentors in assisting you with your projects. You’ll be required to complete two research projects during your three years at Geisinger, with two weeks in each PGY to focus on your projects.

Publications

• Maguire A, Garcia V, Nasser EM. When Lightning Strikes Twice: Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome in the Presence of Soleal Sling Syndrome. Foot Ankle Surg: Techniques Reports and Cases. 4 (2024).
• Maguire A, Garcia V, Branning N. Give It a Brake: Open Tongue-Type Calcaneal Fracture After Zip-Lining Accident. Foot Ankle Surg: Techniques Reports and Cases. 4 (2): 2024.
• Kempf AJ, Nasser EM, UdoeyoIF, Fils-Aime I. Association of Demographic Characteristics and Laboratory Values in Diabetic Foot Infections Leading to Lower-Extremity Amputation. J Am Podiatr Med Ass. 2024 Jan-Feb; 114(1): 21-187.
• Wessinger JD. Odonnell E. Nasser EM. Diagnosis of Three Neoplasms to the Bilateral Lower Extremities in the Presence of Invasive Ductal Carcinoma of the Right Breast: A Case Study. Foot Ankle Surg: Techniques Reports and Cases. 2024.

• Stubbs K, Branning N
  Dystrophic Calcinosis Cutis treated with Sodium Thiosulfate Infusions: A Case Study, APMA conference 2024, Washington DC
• Jason E, Nasser E
  Use of Floating Metatarsal Osteotomies as an Effective Staged Treatment Option in Healing Plantar Ulcerations for Further Reconstructive Deformity Correction, APMA conference 2024, Washington, DC
• Yanushefski T, Nasser E
  Double, Double: Use of Double Fixation Approach to Medial Column Reconstruction in a Bilateral Charcot Reconstruction APMA conference 2024, Washington, DC
• Ayyar H, Micciche M
  Surgical Intervention for Acute Charcot Neuroarthropathy with Iliazarov External Fixation, APMA conference 2023, Nashville, TN
  Post-Traumatic Soft Tissue Mass Causing Sural Neuritis, APMA conference 2024, Washington, DC
• Dort P, Branning N
  FH2 receptor antagonist for treatment of plantar warts, a meta-analysis, APMA conference, 2024, Washington, DC
• Hasan T, Susek M, Trott C
  Candida Albican Injection for Treatment of Plantar Wart, ACFAS 2024, Tampla. FL
  Acute Simultaneous Correction of 4th and 5th Brachymetatarsi, APMA conference 2024, Washington, DC
• Maguire A, Nasser E
  Soleal sling syndrome Goldfarb conference 2023, King of Prussia, PA
  Tongue type calcaneal fracture APMA conference 2024, Washington, DC
• Barnes E, Susek M
  A Central Extensor Tendon Slip Injury of a Lesser Digit in a Pediatric Patient, APMA conference 2022, Orlando, FL
  Combination Fixation Technique for Repair of a Salter-Harris IV Fracture, APMA conference, 2023 Nashville, TN
• Kim J, Branning N, Bernstein B
  Use of Polymethyl Methacrylate Antibiotic Spacers in Hematogenous Methicillin-Resident Staphlococcus Aureus Polyarticular Septic Arthritis of Subtalar and ankle Joints, APMA conference, 2022, Orlando, FL
  The Outcome of Staged Bilateral Subtalar Arthroereisis of Symptomatic Pediatric Flexible Pes Planovalgus, Goldfarb conference 2023, King of Prussia, PA
• Palazzi G, Nasser E
  Spontaneous bilateral Achillies tendon ruptures in a 71-year-old diabetic male following acute oral steroid use, APMA conference, 2022, Orlando FL
  Are vitamin D levels a determinant of forefoot fractures? ACFAS conference, 2023, Nashville, PA
• Wessinger J, Branning N, Trott C
  Isolated subchondral insufficiency fracture of the left second metatarsal in the presence of poly-cystic ovarian syndrome, APMA conference, 2022, Orlando, FL
  Diagnosis of Three Neoplasms to the Bilateral Lower Extremities in the Presence of In-Situ Ductal Carcinoma of the Right Breast, APMA conference, 2023, Nashville, TN
• Craney C, Branning N, Trott C, Nasser E
  Pathologic Fractures of the Bilateral Distal Tibias and the Effects of Early Osteoporosis in a Young Adult Female, APMA conference 2021, Denver, CO
  Fresh Versus Frozen Cadaveric Allograft Application: A Comparison of Outcomes for Repairs of Osteochondral Defects of the Talus, ACFAS conference 2022, Austin, TX
  The Hibbs Tenosuspension as a Preemptive Limb Salvage Intervention for Chronic Recurrent Ulcers, APMA conference, 2022, Orlando, FL
• Loring B, Nasser E
Hair Tourniquet Syndrome in a 4-Month-Old: An Uncommon Finding in Pediatric Patients, APMA conference, 2021, Denver, CO
Comparison of AOFAS and VAS outcomes of endoscopic vs. open tarsal coalition resection, ACFAS conference, 2022, Austin, TX
Meta-analysis comparison of open versus arthroscopic subtalar coalition resection
• Pitre M, Nasser E
Acral Lentiginous Melanoma of the Foot; A Case Report Highlighting the Challenges Associated with Proper Treatment, APMA conference, 2021, Denver, CO
Osteogenesis Imperfecta, APMA conference, 2022, Denver, CO
Minimally Invasive versus Open Bunionectomy- A Meta Analysis Comparing Post Operative Outcomes via AOFAS Score Comparison, Goldfarb Conference, 2023, King of Prussia, PA
• Srinivas S, Nasser E, Strickland S
Osteophytes and Intramuscular Granulomas in a Diabetic Male, APMA Conference 2021, Denver, CO
Case Report Excision of Angioleiomyoma at the Ankle, ACFAS 2022 conference, Austin, TX
Case report Excision of Angioleimyoma at the ankle, APMA 2022, Orlando, FL
• Thomas C, Micciche M
  Treatment of Severe Equinovarus Deformity Associated with Distal Myopathy, APMA conference, 2021, Denver, CO
  Percutaneous Subchondral Drilling with Bone Marrow Aspiration: A Surgical Alternative to Sesamoidectomy, APMA conference, 2022, Orlando, FL
  Podiatric Favorability by State, ACFAS conference, 2023, Nashville, TN
• Rafig B, Branning N
Infectious Tenosynovitis: Goldfarb Conference, 2021, King of Prussia, PA
Delayed Presentation of Ackerman’s Tumor, APMA conference, 2021, Denver, CO
Isolated Subtalar Arthrodesis for Hindfoot Arthritis, ACFAS conference, 2022, Austin, TX
• Scanland C, Branning N
Pediatric Soft Tissue Mass, Goldfarb 2021, King of Prussia, PA
Intrasubstance Achilles Tendon Abscess Following a Cate Bite, APMA conference. 2021, Denver, CO
Case Study Extra-articular Tophaceous Gouty Flare on the Plantar Foot, ACFAS conference, 2022, Austin, TX
• Nour A, Nasser E
  Medicolegal Aspects of Hallux Valgus Surgery: A 20-Year Review, ACFAS 2021, Las Vegas, CA
• Kebelo Y, Susek M 
  Anterior Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Dorsal Foot Pain
  Goldfarb Clinical Conference, 2020, King of Prussia, PA
• Scanland C, Micciche M
  Surgical Excision of Calcified Neoplasm in Pediatric Patient
  Goldfarb Clinical Conference, 2020, King of Prussia, PA
• Brutico A, Siebecker T
  A Novel ORIF Technique for Displaced and Angulated Metatarsal Neck Fractures Utilizing an IM Nail
  American Podiatric Medical Association Annual Scientific Meeting, 2020, Boston, MA
• Burns E, Branning, N
  Case Report: Modified Masquelet Technique Implements for Limb Salvage in 46-year-old Diabetic Male with First Ray Osteomyelitis
  American Podiatric Medical Association Annual Scientific Meeting, 2020, Boston, MA
• Kebelo Y, Susek M
  Anterior Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Dorsal Foot Pain
  American Podiatric Medical Association Annual Scientific Meeting, 2020, Boston, MA
• Kempf A, LaPorta G
  Stabilization of Lesser Metatarsophalangeal Joint Instability Following Plantar Plate Disruption Utilizing Synthetic Suture
  American Podiatric Medical Association Annual Scientific Meeting, 2020, Boston, MA
• Mooty A, Scheland J, O’Donnell, E
  Innovative Minimally Invasive Fasciotomy for Exercise Induced Compartment Syndrome
  American Podiatric Medical Association Annual Scientific Meeting, 2020, Boston, MA
• Nour A, Nasser E
  Great Toe Charcot Neuroarthropathy: A Case Report
  American Podiatric Medical Association Annual Scientific Meeting, 2020, Boston, MA
• Rafiq B, Branning N
  Tibialis Anterior Tendon Sheath Abscess in a Patient with Influenza A
  American Podiatric Medical Association Annual Scientific Meeting, 2020, Boston, MA
• Scanland C, Micciche M
  Surgical Excision of Calcified Neoplasm in Pediatric Patient
  American Podiatric Medical Association Annual Scientific Meeting, 2020, Boston, MA
• Brutico A, LaPorta G
  A Case Report: Technique for Distal Tibiofibular Joint Arthodesis
  American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Annual Scientific Conference, 2020, San Antonio, TX
• Kebelo Y, Branning N
  Superficial Acral Fibromyxoma Presenting as Plantar Arch Soft Tissue Mass
  American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Annual Scientific Conference, 2020, San Antonio, TX
• Ko S, LaPorta G
  Combined Anterior Ankle Approach with Limited Lateral Subtalar Joint Incision and Tibial Cutting Guide for Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis with Intramedullary Nail Fixation: Technique and Early Results
  American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Annual Scientific Conference, 2020, San Antonio, TX
• Kebelo Y, Nasser E
  Painful OS Intermetatarseum Presenting as Acute Lisfranc Injury
  Goldfarb Clinical Conference, 2019, King of Prussia, PA
• Kempf A, LaPorta G
  Stabilization of Lesser Metatarsophalangeal Joint Instability Following Plantar Plate Disruption Utilizing Synthetic Structure
  Goldfarb Clinical Conference, 2019, King of Prussia, PA
• Keshishyan K, Herzenberg, J
  Pediatric Unilateral Pes Cavus in Monomelic Amyotrophy
  Goldfarb Clinical Conference, 2019, King of Prussia, PA
• Ko S, LaPorta G
  Tarsometatarsal Joint Arthrodesis Using Trephine Joint Resection and Dowel Grafts
  Goldfarb Clinical Conference, 2019, King of Prussia, PA
• Mooty A, Nasser E
  Surgical Approach for Midfoot Charcot with Osteomyelitis and Chronic Ulcer
  Goldfarb Clinical Conference, 2019, King of Prussia, PA
• Nour A, Sharma A, Nasser E
  Papillomatosis Cutis Lymphostatica: Case Report
  Goldfarb Clinical Conference, 2019, King of Prussia, PA
• Singh S, LaPorta G
  Juvenile Hallux Abductovalgus Treatment Utilizing the Fast-Forward Bunion Correction System: A Case Report
  Goldfarb Clinical Conference, 2019, King of Prussia, PA
• Varderessian N, LaPorta G
  Diffuse Neurofibroma with Plaque-like Infiltration Causing Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome in a Patient with History of Neurofibromatosis Type 1: A Case Report
  Goldfarb Clinical Conference, 2019, King of Prussia, PA
• Brutico A, LaPorta G
  A Case Report: Technique for Distal Tibiofibular Joint Arthodesis
  American Podiatric Medical Association Annual Scientific Meeting, 2019
• Kebelo Y, Nasser E
  Painful OS Intermetatarseum Presenting as Acute Lisfranc Injury
  American Podiatric Medical Association Annual Scientific Meeting, 2019, Salt Lake City, UT
• Ko S, LaPorta G
  Tarsometatarsal Joint Arthrodesis Using Trephine Joint Resection and Dowel Grafts
  American Podiatric Medical Association Annual Scientific Meeting, 2019, Salt Lake City, UT
• Mooty A, Nasser E
  Surgical Approach for Midfoot Charcot with Osteomyelitis and Chronic Ulcer
  American Podiatric Medical Association Annual Scientific Meeting, 2019, Salt Lake City, UT

• Emily Barnes, DPM
  The Foot Doctors, Springfield, Missouri
• Gina Palazzi, DPM
  Foot and Ankle Physicians of Ohio, Columbus, OH
• Jaclyn Wessinger, DPM
  Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA
• Jackson Towers, DPM
  Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA
• Joseph Kim, DPM
  Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA

• Brian Loring, DPM
  Maine General Medical Center, Augusta, ME
• Caleb Thomas, DPM
  Private practice, Tacoma, WA
• Kevin Craney, DPM
  Active Foot and Ankle Center, Chesapeake, VA
  
• Matthew Pitre, DPM
  Capital Region Foot Care, Albany, NY
• Sindhu Srinivas, DPM
  Vascular Limb Salvage Fellowship, Atlanta, GA

• Elizabeth Burns, DPM
  Pioneer Foot Care, Pittsburgh, PA
• Basil Rafiq, DPM
  Hosey and Murphy Foot & Ankle Centers, Clinton Township, MI
• Craig Scanland, DPM
  Scanland Foot and Ankle Center, Blakely, PA
• James Ritter, DPM
  Keystone Podiatry and Medical Associates, Harrisburg, PA

• Anthony Brutico, DPM
  Regional Foot & Ankle Center, Clarks Summit, PA
• Assal Nour, DPM
  Sports Medicine Fellowship, NJ
• Allen Kempf, DPM
  Mercy One Des Moines Medical Center, Des Moines, IA
• Alicia Mooty, DPM
  Foot and Ankle Specialists of the mid-Atlantic in Richmond, VA
• Yilma Kebelo, DPM

• Samvel Keshishyan, DPM
  NextGen Foot, Glendale, CA
• Stephanie Ko, DPM
  Podiatry Associates, Castle Pines, CO
• Sahiba Singh, DPM
  Family Foot & Leg Center, Naples, FL
• Noubar Varderessian, DPM

• Patrick Bartholomew, DPM
  Family Foot & Leg Center, Naples, FL
• William Clark, DPM
  West Georgia Podiatry Associates, Carrollton, GA
• Katie Neidecker, DPM
  Podiatry Associates, Castle Pines, CO
• Alex Olivera, DPM
  Foot & Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, Clarksville, MD
• Lauren Pelucacci, DPM
  Family Foot & Leg Center, Naples, FL

• Sean Dunleavy, DPM
  Family Foot & Leg Center, Naples, FL
• Heidi Godoy, DPM
  Pediatric Foot & Ankle Fellowship, Cedar Knolls, NJ
  The Pediatric Orthopedic Center, Wayne, NJ
• David (Tien) Truong, DPM
  UT Southwestern Diabetic Limb Salvage Fellowship, Dallas, TX
  VA North Texas Health Care System, Greenville, TX
  Assistant Professor, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
• Glenn Woodley, DPM

• Joseph Bauer, DPM
  Associated Podiatrists of Greenwich, Greenwich, CT
• Louis DeFazio, DPM
  Foot & Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic, Clarksville, MD
• Michael Gibboney, DPM
  Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune, NC
• Elaine Rowling, DPM
  Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA

• Saurabh Gandhi, DPM
  Queens Care Health Centers, Los Angeles, CA
• Sohail Siddiqui, DPM
  Foot & Ankle Associates of Florida, Lake Mary, FL
• Sarah Strickland, DPM
  Geisinger Lewistown Hospital, Lewistown, PA
• Kasandra Trott, DPM
  Geisinger Lewistown Hospital, Lewistown, PA

• Tomika Coleman, DPM
  Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, Rockville, MD
• Heather Janney, DPM
  Podiatry Associates, Columbia, MD
• Andrew Majak, DPM
  Majak Podiatry, Watertown, NY
• Mehgan Susek, DPM
  Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA
• John Tolli, DPM
  Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA

• Felicia Bock, DPM
  The Foot & Ankle Center, West Pittston, PA
• Lindsey Calligaro, DPM
  Pediatric Foot and Ankle Reconstruction and Limb Lengthening, Baltimore, MD
  Wayne Foot & Ankle Center, Wayne, NJ
• Nihar Ghate, DPM
  IRMC Physician Group, Indian, PA
• Rachel Kish, DPM
  Geisinger Lewistown Hospital, Lewistown, PA
• Jennifer Mulhern, DPM
  Foot and Ankle Reconstruction Fellowship, Bethlehem, PA
  Martin Foot & Ankle, Lititz, PA

• Kara Krejci, DPM
  Pennsylvania Intensive Lower Extremity Fellowship, Malvern, PA
  Prairie Orthopaedic & Plastic Surgery, Lincoln, NE
• Randy Metzger, DPM
  Southern Iowa Orthopedic Services, Chariton, IA
• Ajitha Nair, DPM
  Propel Foot and Ankle Institute, Oakland, CA
• Ellianne Nasser, DPM
  Limb Salvage and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, Scranton, PA
  Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA

• Cameron Phipps, DPM
  Catoctin Foot and Ankle Center, Leesburg, VA
• Erik Rosenlof, DPM
  St. Bernards Healthcare, Jonesboro, AR
• Paul Stasko, DPM
  Foot & Ankle Deformity Correction Fellowship, Baltimore, MD
  Finger Lakes Bone & Joint, Geneva, NY
• Cristi (Wart) Bouldin, DPM

• Cody Hoover, DPM
  Waterstone Professional Center, Puyallup, WA
• Dana Klush, DPM
  LaPorta and Associates, Dunmore, PA
• Kelly Poncheri, DPM
  Spine Institute of Central Florida, Lakeland, FL
• Noman Siddiqui, DPM
  Foot & Ankle Deformity Correction Fellowship, Baltimore, MD
  Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics/Sinai Hospital, Baltimore, MD

• Nicole Branning, DPM
  Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA
• Pasquale Cancelliere, DPM
  Reconstructive Foot Surgery & Would Healing Fellowship, Boston, MA
  Massachusetts & New Hampshire Foot and Ankle Specialists, Somerville, MA
• Jan Golden, DPM
  Golden Care Foot & Ankle Surgery, Moosic, PA

• Jossie Abraham, DPM
  Foot & Ankle Deformity Correction Fellowship, Baltimore, MD
  Orthopedic Specialty Group, Fairfield, CT

• Johanna Godoy, DPM
  Assistant Surgery Professor, NYC
  PMAlps Road Family Foot & Ankle, Wayne, NJ
• Karen Leonard, DPM
  Podiatric Sports Medicine Fellowship, Seattle, WA
  Foot & Ankle Specialists of Central PA, Mechanicsburg, PA
• Keven Malone, DPM
  Oak Street Health, Chicago, IL

• Joseph Kim, DPM (2024)
• Jackson Towers, DPM (2024)
• Jaclyn Wessinger, DPM (2024) 
• Elaine Rowling, DPM (2017)
• Sarah Strickland, DPM (2016)
• Kasandra Trott, DPM (2016)
• Mehgan Susek, DPM (2015)
• John Tolli, DPM (2015)
• Rachel Kish, DPM (2014)
• Ellianne Nasser, DPM (2013)
• Nicole Branning, DPM (2010)
• Mark Micciche, DPM (1995)